backstairs
backstairs · backstairses
A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmenA staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.
US/bˈækstˌɛɹz/
Meaning
2 senses(plural, plural only)A staircase at the rear of a building or one normally only used by servants and tradesmen.
a second staircase at the rear of a building
(plural, plural only)An indirect or furtive means of access or intercourse.
Origin
From back + stairs.From back + stairs.
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